Agua Fresca Recipe
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Agua Fresca Recipe
Description
This Agua Fresca recipe blends diced fresh fruit such as strawberries, pineapple, watermelon, mango, or kiwi with freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar, and part of the water. After blending until smooth, the mixture is strained to remove solids, yielding a clear, refreshing drink. The remaining water is added to adjust concentration and sweetness. The drink is chilled and optionally garnished with fresh mint sprigs, lime slices, or extra fruit pieces for visual appeal and added freshness.
The final beverage offers a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and fruity flavors with a smooth texture from pureed fruit and no pulp. This traditional Latin American drink suits casual and outdoor occasions where a light, hydrating option is desired.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fruit such as strawberries, pineapple, watermelon, mango or kiwi, diced
- lime juice of 1
- 1/3 cup sugar or more to taste
- 4 cups water divided use
- mint sprigs, slices, garnish
- lime
- Fruit
Instructions
- Place the fruit, lime juice, sugar and 2 cups of the water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the fruit mixture into a pitcher and discard solids. Add the remaining water to the pitcher and stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
- Garnish with mint, lime and fresh fruit if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12.3mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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